By Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner | SOURCE: THE GAZETTE
House GOP members facing difficult races in November are leaning on the momentum of the impeachment inquiry into Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to boost their chances instead of the one into President Joe Biden.
Republicans are entering the 2024 election season looking to present as many political wins as possible, but months of infighting and struggles over top leadership have made that difficult. Now House GOP lawmakers are worried they will have nothing to come to the table with, leaving their most vulnerable members at risk who could make or break a House majority.
While Republicans have called for the impeachment of both Biden and Mayorkas since they gained the majority in the House, the inquiry into the Homeland Security secretary has gained the most traction, particularly due to evidence and overwhelming support from the party.
Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY), one of several New York Republicans representing swing districts, told the Hill that the House GOP should prioritize Mayorkas’s inquiry over the one into the president.
“The case is so clear on Secretary Mayorkas, both in this town and throughout districts and states throughout the country,” LaLota said. “The case is clear on the border. We should focus on the clear case first.”